In that document, Mr Newman alleges Mr Palmer had induced or was attempting to induce sitting members of various parliaments to join PUP, including Queensland leader Dr Alex Douglas and fellow PUP MP Carl Judge.

It also alleges that in a meeting with Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney in 2012, Mr Palmer tried to use donations to the LNP in return for favourable treatment for his business interests.

But in a statement, Mr Palmer has denied the claims.

The animosity between the pair spilled over in Queensland Parliament yesterday.